}}{{tnr}}'''Tyler Olson''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Iowa House of Representatives]], representing District 65 since 2013. He previously represented District 38 from 2007 to 2013.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Tyler Olson''' is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[Iowa House of Representatives]], representing District 65. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

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Olson is an Attorney with Bradley and Riley, PC. He served as Assistant Finance Director with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from 1999-2000, and was Finance Director of Rob Tully for Congress in 1998.

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Olson {{2014is}} a 2014 candidate for [[Governor of Iowa]].<ref>[http://tylerolson.org/ ''Tyler Olson for Governor 2014,'' "Homepage," accessed July 11, 2013]</ref> He {{2014isseeking}} the Democratic nomination in the primary election on June 3, 2014. {{Nov2014genelection}}

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Olson is a member of Access Iowa, the American Bar Association, Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary, Citizens for a Better Cedar Rapids, First Presbyterian Church, Iowa State Bar Association, Linn County Bar Association, Linn County Phoenix Club, Linn Law Club, Neighborhood Revitalization Service Board of Directors, and the New Bohemia Arts and Culture District Board of Directors.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/summary.php?can_id=58501 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Olson]</ref>

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Olson's professional experience includes working as an Attorney with Bradley and Riley, PC, Assistant Finance Director with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and Finance Director of Rob Tully for Congress.

==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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===2011-2012===

===2011-2012===

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:

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* [[Appropriations Committee, Iowa House of Representatives|Appropriations]], Ranking Member

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* [[Commerce Committee, Iowa House of Representatives|Commerce]]

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{{Committee Assignments

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* [[Judiciary Committee, Iowa House of Representatives|Judiciary]]

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*Legislative Council

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|Committee1 = Appropriations

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|Committee2 = Commerce

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|Committee3 = Judiciary

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===2009-2010===

===2009-2010===

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:

* [[Ways and Means Committee, Iowa House of Representatives|Ways and Means]] (Vice Chair)

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|Chamber = House of Representatives

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|Committee1 = Commerce

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|Committee2 = Ethics

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|Chair2 = Vice-chair

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|Committee3 = Human Resources

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|Committee4 = Judiciary

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|Committee5 = Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery

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|Committee6 = Ways and Means

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|Chair6 = Vice-chair

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==Elections==

==Elections==

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::''See also: [[Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014]]''

::''See also: [[Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014]]''

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Olson is considering a run for [[Governor of Iowa]] in the 2014 election.<ref>[http://thegazette.com/2012/12/25/cedar-rapids-lawmakers-consider-run-for-governors-office/ ''The Gazette,'' "Cedar Rapids lawmakers consider run for governor's office," December 25, 2012]</ref>

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Olson {{2014isrunning}} for [[Governor of Iowa]] in the 2014 election.<ref>[http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/07/09/democrat-tyler-olson-jumps-into-the-iowa-governors-race/article?nclick_check=1 ''Des Moines Register,'' Democrat Tyler Olson jumps into the Iowa governor’s race, July 9, 2013]</ref> He {{2014isseeking}} the [[Democratic]] nomination in the primary election on June 3, 2014. {{Nov2014genelection}}

In 2010 Olson collected $59,855 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=IA&y=2010&f=H&so=O#sorttable 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates]</ref>

In 2010 Olson collected $59,855 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_candidates.phtml?s=IA&y=2010&f=H&so=O#sorttable 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates]</ref>

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==Personal==

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Olson is a member of Access Iowa, the American Bar Association, Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary, Citizens for a Better Cedar Rapids, First Presbyterian Church, Iowa State Bar Association, Linn County Bar Association, Linn County Phoenix Club, Linn Law Club, Neighborhood Revitalization Service Board of Directors, and the New Bohemia Arts and Culture District Board of Directors.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/summary.php?can_id=58501 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Olson]</ref>

==Recent news==

==Recent news==

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Olson was a 2014 candidate for Governor of Iowa.[1] He sought the Democratic nomination in the primary election on June 3, 2014. The general election took place November 4, 2014.

Olson's professional experience includes working as an Attorney with Bradley and Riley, PC, Assistant Finance Director with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and Finance Director of Rob Tully for Congress.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:

Endorsements

2012

Olson ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 65. Olson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. No Republican candidates filed in the district. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[4][5]

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Olson is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Olson raised a total of $301,882 during that time period. This information was last updated on September 20, 2013.[9]

Personal

Olson is a member of Access Iowa, the American Bar Association, Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary, Citizens for a Better Cedar Rapids, First Presbyterian Church, Iowa State Bar Association, Linn County Bar Association, Linn County Phoenix Club, Linn Law Club, Neighborhood Revitalization Service Board of Directors, and the New Bohemia Arts and Culture District Board of Directors.[12]

Recent news

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